Todd,

The studies that you are referring to also concluded, I believe, that it was barbed hooks more so than just bait that contributed to higher mortality in both smolts and adults. How many bait fisherman do you believe fish bait with a barbless hook? IMHO probably not that many.

I also agree that a year-round total ban on bait doesn't make complete sense. Like you, I believe it should enacted on a seasonal basis, much like the Snoqualmie river where bait is illegal from June 1 to Dec. 1.

In the other thread, Jumbo expressed an opinion. It may not have been presented in the most tactful way, but it was his opinion none the less. And lo and behold, he was personally attacked by one of the CEO's of Ultimate Egg Cure. (I thought there could only be one Chief Executive Officer of a corporation by the way, maybe I'm mistaken?) Again, IMHO with this kind of devisiveness in the sportfishing community, is it any wonder we're in the position that we are today.